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Finding the Third Proportional to 738 and 1,390

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Solution

The third proportional to 738 and 1,390 is: 2,618.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738 : 1,390 = 1,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738/1,390 = 1,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738x = 1,390 × 1,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738x = 1,932,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,100/738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.02

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